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Posted: 10:40 PM May 6, 2009 Christian License Plates Didn't Pass Florida drivers vying for Christian-inspired license plates, including the 'I Believe" plate, now won't have that option. Reporter: Heather Biance Email Address: heather.biance@wctv.tv

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Florida drivers vying for Christian-inspired license plates, including the 'I Believe" plate, now won't have that option.

The proposed bill died at the end of regular legislative session on Friday, May 1st.

While those in favor of the bill believe it's their right to have freedom of expression, critics say putting it on a license plate violates the separation of church and state.

Other residents were more neutral.

"Generally speaking I'm not against it or in favor of it. I think that's a matter of choice," says Tallahassee Resident Maurice Waddell.

One of the proposed plates had an image of a crucified Jesus on it and another had a stained glass window with a cross.

Currently, Floridians are able to purchase more than 100 specialized license plates.

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Posted by: wdyoung Location: Tallahassee on May 12, 2009 at 09:42 PM

James in Crawfordville, I never noticed it before yesterday or the day before. But I did see a plate with "in God we trust" at the bottom. I didn't pay that much attention, but I was sure it was a Florida plate. (Maybe not?)

Posted by: Debby Location: tlh on May 12, 2009 at 09:40 PM

Ok- for crying out loud! I'm an athiest. I don't believe in a god or a devil so I really don't care one way or the other if you want to purchase a tag that says you do or you don't. Buy a bumper sticker if you feel you need to say something if it doesn't go thru. I mean really. Mine says "one persons religion is another persons belly laugh". Does that explain to you how I feel person behind behind me? And do I really care what you think? No, not really, I put it there because it humored me. Again, if you want a tag that says I believe in god then by all means, with all the other choices that have been approved you should be able to have that tag too. Just don't be opposed to the "I don't believe" when it comes, and you know it will. Let me say that again- if a religious tag is approved, the athiest tag will follow, and also must be approved. It cannot be denied. I think you christians will have a bigger problem with that than not having your own tag, am I right?

Posted by: The Original Bob Location: Perry on May 12, 2009 at 08:54 PM

Didn't Jesus warn Christians not to cast their pearls before swine? Good advice in this situation. Bob <><

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